At first glance, this tester captured by European spies looks like a regular Cupra Tabaskan. And so it is, albeit with some changes. Firstly, the face looks somewhat different, with a new bumper and headlights.
Aside from the different wheels, which have sensors mounted for data collection purposes, the profile looks the same, as you can see from the sticker on the back, as this prototype was used to test the brakes. There are different taillights at the rear, but not much else.
As always, the devil is in the details. If you look at the gap between the taillights of the standard Tabascan, where the luminous Cupra logo is placed, you will see that they have a round shape. This matches the VW emblem. There is also no SEAT brand emblem on the nose.
You can't see anything inside with this scoop, but it's probably pretty much the same as a regular Cupra Tabascan. We believe the dashboard panel, digital dials, infotainment system, door cards, seats, etc. will be carried over. The only difference is a new logo on the (different?) steering wheel and no copper accents since Cupra means copper. Latin flair, and perhaps new upholstery and trim.
This model uses a rear-mounted motor in its basic configuration, with a rated output of 282 horsepower (286 ps/210 kW) and 402 lb-ft (545 Nm) of torque. The top spec has two motors that deliver a total of 335 hp (340 ps/250 kW) and 501 lb-ft (679 Nm). Both versions have the same battery, with a capacity of 77-kWh capacity.
Based on the VW Group's MEB platform, the Cupra Tavascan is basically the Mediterranean cousin of the Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5. The range is approximately 323 miles (520 km). WLTP cycle, and is expected to sell more than 50,000 copies each year. The model will go on sale in the Old Continent next year and will be imported from Volkswagen's Anhui facility in China, where a VW-branded version will likely be born.
As expected, Tabaskan will not cross the Atlantic Ocean and reach our shores, just as the Chinese variant will not reach Europe. The latter will probably be introduced in the coming months and be launched in the People's Republic early next year.
